John Morningstar
President at Wellspring Capital Management LLC
Profile
John Morningstar joined Wellspring in 2007 and became a Partner in 2011.
John is a member of Wellspring’s investment committee.
He has been involved in a number of transactions over his 20+ years in private equity and during his tenure at Wellspring he co-sponsored or led transactions including Cleaver-Brooks, Prolamina, Thermasys Corporation, API Heat Transfer, Qualitor, ProAmpac, Coatings Excellence International, Hoffmaster, SupplyOne, Paragon and Steele Solutions and played a significant role in the firm’s stressed/distressed credit investment vehicles (Spring Capital I and Spring Capital II).
He is also actively involved with Resco Products.
John focuses primarily on the manufactured products and consumer sectors and directs the firm’s Packaging investing effort.
John previously spent seven years with Castle Harlan, where he worked in a diverse group of industries including packaging, consumer products, plastics, metals and restaurants, and served on the boards of a number of Castle Harlan portfolio companies.
Prior to joining Castle Harlan, John worked as an investment banker at Merrill Lynch & Co., where he assisted clients with corporate finance and strategic mergers.
John received his BS from the University of Virginia and holds an MBA from The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania.
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John Morningstar active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Wellspring Capital Management LLC
 Wellspring Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Wellspring Capital Management LLC (Wellspring Capital Management) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Greg Feldman and Martin Davis. The firm is headquartered in New York. | President | 31/12/2006 |
Greenville Tube Co.
 Greenville Tube Co. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Greenville Tube Co. provides stainless and alloy welded and seamless instrumentation tubing. The company was founded on June 2, 2003 and is headquartered in Little Rock, AR. | Director/Board Member | - |
Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc.
 Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc. is an organization that recognizes academic excellence in business studies. The non-profit company is based in Maryland Heights, MO. The company offers scholarships and grants to their alumni chapters and members to aid in continuing education and chapter development. As a BGS member, individuals have access to exclusive programs designed to refine their skills to meet the changing needs of the business world. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/03/2011 |
Resco Products (UK) Ltd.
 Resco Products (UK) Ltd. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Part of Resco Products, Inc., Resco Products (UK) Ltd. is a British company that manufactures clay refractory products. The company is based in Ashby de la Zouch, UK. Resco Products (UK was founded in 1983. | Director/Board Member | 14/03/2014 |
Former positions of John Morningstar
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Castle Harlan, Inc.
 Castle Harlan, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Castle Harlan Inc (Castle Harlan) is a private equity firm is founded in 1987 by John k castle. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/12/2006 |
ProAmpac LLC
 ProAmpac LLC Containers/PackagingProcess Industries ProAmpac LLC manufactures packaging products for the agricultural and pharmaceutical markets. It sells child resistant reclosable easy-opening and plate pouches. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY. | President | - |
| Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of John Morningstar
| University of Virginia | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 7 |
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Castle Harlan, Inc.
Castle Harlan, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Castle Harlan Inc (Castle Harlan) is a private equity firm is founded in 1987 by John k castle. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Wellspring Capital Management LLC
Wellspring Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Wellspring Capital Management LLC (Wellspring Capital Management) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Greg Feldman and Martin Davis. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Greenville Tube Co.
Greenville Tube Co. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Greenville Tube Co. provides stainless and alloy welded and seamless instrumentation tubing. The company was founded on June 2, 2003 and is headquartered in Little Rock, AR. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc.
Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc. is an organization that recognizes academic excellence in business studies. The non-profit company is based in Maryland Heights, MO. The company offers scholarships and grants to their alumni chapters and members to aid in continuing education and chapter development. As a BGS member, individuals have access to exclusive programs designed to refine their skills to meet the changing needs of the business world. | Commercial Services |
| Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. | Finance |
ProAmpac LLC
ProAmpac LLC Containers/PackagingProcess Industries ProAmpac LLC manufactures packaging products for the agricultural and pharmaceutical markets. It sells child resistant reclosable easy-opening and plate pouches. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY. | Process Industries |
Resco Products (UK) Ltd.
Resco Products (UK) Ltd. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Part of Resco Products, Inc., Resco Products (UK) Ltd. is a British company that manufactures clay refractory products. The company is based in Ashby de la Zouch, UK. Resco Products (UK was founded in 1983. | Non-Energy Minerals |
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